It's Cavs-Warriors In The NBA Finals, Again

For the third straight year, it's Cleveland and Golden State in the NBA Finals. The 2016 champions versus the 2015 champions . The first "threematch" - rematch of a rematch - in league history. It's the matchup most expected, the matchup most predicted, and probably the matchup the Cavaliers and Warriors wanted as well.

Let the hype, and the waiting, begin: Game 1 isn't until June 1.

"I've been very blessed the last few years to be a part of this league and play on the big stage," said Cleveland star LeBron James, who has now reached the Finals for the eighth time - including each of the last seven years. "But we're going to enjoy this for a couple more days before we have to lock in on that juggernaut out west."

The Cavaliers and Warriors split their two meetings this season, both winning at home. Cleveland won by one on Christmas Day, Golden State prevailed by 35 on Jan. 16.